Key takeaways
Perle breast augmentation case: she had naturally small breasts that looked even flatter after childbirth, and about half of a previous facial fat transfer had been reabsorbed. After an assessment with Dr. Che-Wei Chang, she chose Perle implants for their low capsular contracture rate, through an armpit incision. The chest tightness was gone the next day, arm movement fully recovered in about two weeks, and the breasts become more natural to the touch in about six months.
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- I didn't inherit a curvy figure, and nursing left my breasts deflated
- Choosing Perle with a lifetime warranty, and an armpit incision to hide the scar
- Dr. Che-Wei Chang is professional, meticulous and experienced, which put me at ease
- A quick two-week recovery, with thoughtful aftercare at NAISS CLINIC
- Happy with my new shape, and a big boost on social media
"I'm Tong-Tong, I'm 30, and I work at a Buddhist company. My breasts have been small since I was a kid; an aunt even once said, 'Your breasts really are too small.' That's when I started thinking about breast augmentation. Having small breasts actually affected me quite a bit. My figure didn't show at all in clothes, and no matter how hard I tried to push them together, I couldn't make any cleavage..."
I didn't inherit a curvy figure, and nursing left my breasts deflated
My grandmother and aunts all have great figures, but I didn't inherit those curvy genes at all. I've never had breasts. It didn't make me unhappy and I'd even joke about it, but I still wanted a nicer figure, so I've wanted breast augmentation since my teens. I tried lots of methods: massage, diet changes, green papaya capsules, herbal tonics, everything I could, but basically nothing worked. Then after having my child, my breasts became very flat and saggy, like empty sacks. They were small to begin with, and afterward when I stood I could see my belly and waistband, with no breast shape at all in clothes. A year before surgery I'd already had an online consultation with NAISS CLINIC, but I put the plan on hold because of budget. Later, once I'd saved enough, NAISS's Taoyuan branch had just opened, and it felt like the perfect time, so I decided to make my lifelong dream come true.
Choosing Perle with a lifetime warranty, and an armpit incision to hide the scar
I'd had facial fat grafting before, but about half of it was reabsorbed, so I felt fat grafting wasn't right for me and chose implants. When choosing an implant, I felt Sebbin, Motiva and Mentor; each had its pros and cons, but in the end I chose Perle, because Perle has a very low capsular contracture rate, and most importantly, at the time only Perle came with a lifetime warranty, which I loved. I chose an armpit incision because I didn't want a visible scar.
Dr. Che-Wei Chang is professional, meticulous and experienced, which put me at ease
Dr. Che-Wei Chang's first impression on me was how friendly he is. He's always smiling and answers every question carefully; you can tell he's very dedicated and patient. During the consultation he considered my body type and needs and carefully assessed the right cup size and implant volume (cc), and explained the characteristics of different implants so I clearly knew which suited me best. He also told me about plastic surgery courses and conferences he'd attended and some of his professional experience, and I'd looked at his résumé before surgery, which made me feel even more at ease.
A quick two-week recovery, with thoughtful aftercare at NAISS CLINIC
When the anesthesia wore off I didn't feel much discomfort, just a bit lightheaded and unsteady on my feet, but otherwise fine. The tightness in my chest was completely gone by the next morning. It was much easier than I'd imagined.
During recovery my arms were a bit sore and my range of motion was slightly limited, so I needed family to help turn on the tap, but all of that fully recovered after two weeks. The nursing care at the clinic was heartwarming too! When I was unsteady, the nurses stayed with me, and at my follow-up the doctor prescribed scar-fading tape to help the scars heal.
Happy with my new shape, and a big boost on social media
It's now three and a half months since surgery, and my satisfaction is 9 to 10 out of 10. I'm really happy with the shape. They still feel a little like a ball, and at my follow-up I was told they'll feel more natural in about six months. The biggest change is that I'm more confident in my clothes. I used to get maybe single-digit likes on social media photos, and now I easily get over a thousand! I even got a boyfriend after the surgery, hahaha. My friends were all happy for me when they found out, congratulating me: "You finally made your dream come true!"
Perle is a good choice, but I'd still suggest everyone assess your own needs when choosing a breast augmentation method. To anyone thinking about breast augmentation: as long as you like it, if you want to do it, just do it. Don't hold yourself back or hesitate. Go make your dream come true~
This story reflects one patient's experience. Results and recovery vary from person to person; please consult a doctor in person about your own treatment plan.
